Lee Murray's freedom was short-lived. The ex-UFC fighter who is one of the most wanted men in the UK for allegedly masterminding a $92 million cash depot heist in Tonbridge, has been re-arrested in Morocco following the hearing that refused his extradition.
"Lee was indeed rearrested right away, because the British Authorities did put [in] a formal request to the Moroccan Authorities to have him tried in Morocco for the alleged robbery," his attorney Abdellah Benlamhidi told FanHouse via email.
Mike Chiapetta reporting at MMA.Fanhouse
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Lee is finding that
John Law has a long and determined arm. The Brits take this shit serious.
Now that i say that though I remember that Roland Biggs, the Great Train Robber spent two decades in Brazil taunting the British authorities.
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by Kid Nate on Jun 25, 2009 11:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m about to go make a damn Free Lee Murray T-Shirt.
I don’t really think they should free him, but it’s hard not to like the guy, he’s a wild individual. He escape attempt story is forever etched in my brain. How you get 5 kilos and a laptop (with internet access) behind prison walls is beyond me.
by kyfm621 on Jun 25, 2009 11:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
there's a lot that's intriguing about Lee
but the reports I’ve heard from people who had to deal with him in London have been uniformly negative.
Guys like Lee are a lot more fun and entertaining to read about than to actually deal with in real life.
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by Kid Nate on Jun 25, 2009 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the concensus is that you have to be a douchebag to pull off a bank robbery anyways…hahaha.
I agree completely.
by kyfm621 on Jun 25, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear God, let this guy write a book.
" Man is not made for defeat. A man can be destroyed but not defeated "
- Hemingway
by Hellsing on Jun 25, 2009 11:47 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
this says they are making a movie about him
by ryanwk628 on Jun 25, 2009 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and the kicker is
thanks to the Son of Sam Law, Lee won’t see a dime of the proceeds from the movie.
Crime does not pay royalties.
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by Kid Nate on Jun 25, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats a US law, maybe it won’t apply.
by szucconi on Jun 25, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lee’s story is facinating, but he deserves to be in jail forever.
Keep firing Assholes!
Out out, you demons of stupidity!
by Ubernoober on Jun 25, 2009 12:02 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
I’d like to see him released when he’s a withered old man…just so we can see if he pulls another stunt in his old age.
If I was from England I have a feeling I would hate him with a bitter passion. But since I’m not, I’ll enjoy his story thoroughly. Guy Ritchie needs to direct the Lee Murray movie. haha
by kyfm621 on Jun 25, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As an MMA fan
one of the worst parts is how much talent Lee has wasted. He went toe to toe with Anderson Silva for 5 rounds and survived to lose a decision. He could have easily hung with the very best MW’s of his generation and yet he choose to throw it all away. What a waste of talent.
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by Kid Nate on Jun 25, 2009 12:51 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Some horses will simply never take to reigns.
"I'm AJB and I endorse this nut-puncher."
by AJB on Jun 25, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Allright, I had to check out wiki after I keep hearing about this BAMF.
He kicked Tito’s ass in an alley. Pat Miletich, who broke the fight up, stated “Lee lit him up like a Christmas tree, dropped him, then punted his head like a football.”
I think he’ll be just fine in prison..criminal masterminds/pro mma fighters would have to be top dogs inside. Well, assuming he doesnt escape….
by Headkick on Jun 25, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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